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Five months of planning, a set venue, a dedicated team of professionals, everything was ready to go. Just 2 weeks before the show…we hit a bump in the road.

We had a challenge. A canceled venue location due to circumstances beyond our control – AKA given false information. As devastating as it was when we first got the news, the new location worked in our benefit. We can fit more of an audience and the show went on.

If there’s one thing I’ve always been clear and upfront about, it is the fact that in life we always face adversities. Especially when it’s a cause you feel most passionate about. As much as I’d love for my journey to always be smooth, I’ve learned that the bumps in the road prepare you for greatness.

“Never let a stumble in the road be the end of the journey.”

Carolyn Phillips hit the road (literally) and connected with the Pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church who willingly provided us with the space to hold the show. Woohoo! The thought of canceling was eliminated.

Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for Carolyn and team of people who came together to make the fashion show phenomenal.

Cheers to all hostess and volunteers for making this a successful event!

Here’s a sneak peak of the Designer’s creations. Did you know there were two young designers in the show? See the creativity of 13-year-old Designer Samalie Kabenge, and 17-year-old Designer Simone Ashley.

Designer Londa Msanii

Designer Londa Msanii

Designer Londa Msanii

Designer Londa Msanii

Designer Samalie Kabenge

Designer Samalie Kabenge

Designer Samalie Kabenge

Designer Donna Henderson

Designer Donna Henderson

Designer Donna Henderson

Jewelry Designer Aristotle Bouvier

Jewelry Designer Aristotle Bouvier

Designer Simone Ashley

Designer Simone Ashley

Designer Simone Ashley

Designer Ola Raphael

Designer Ola Raphael

Designer Ola Raphael

Designer Ola Raphael

Designer Ola Raphael

Designer Carissa Bernard

Designer Carissa Bernard

Designer Carissa Bernard

Jewelry Designer Aristotle Bouvier

Jewelry Designer Aristotle Bouvier

See more photos on The Umbrella Syndicate’s Facebook page and Barry Page’s Dropbox. And how amazing is it to have a project from this project! Ken Rochon, Founder of The Umbrella Syndicate, and 5K sponsor for the Bald, Beautiful, & Bold Fashion Show, is going to publish a new book from his Keep Smiling series titled, Bold, Beautiful, & Bold. View a sneak peak here.

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